Many people believe that having a good crying episode is an
effective way to vent negative emotions, such as anger or sadness, and that such spells are healthy. What does the research of Rottenberg, Bylsma, and Vingerhoets (2008) say about this belief?
A) The research found that crying tends to increase distress and arousal in most people.
B) The research found that crying actually led to anger in more than 80 percent of those who were polled.
C) It found support for this belief by showing reduced physiological markers of tension, apprehension, and anxiety after a "good cry."
D) It found mixed results, with a few of the participants reporting crying to be very unpleasant, but most reporting it to be a relaxing event.
Answer: A
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